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CNC Contract Machine Shop

CNC Contract Manufacturer of Aerospace Products and Commercial Products. Mid CT. Company maintained state-of-the-art CNC Machining Centers, Boring Mills and Turning Centers, producing very large diameter parts. Sold for $800,000. Financial Buyers.

Proprietary Product Line - Gages

Manufacturer of high-quality, specialty gage equipment. Product Line Offering included WIP, customer base, inventory, designs, and Proprietary Information. Northern CT. Principal entered into 3 year employment contract. Sold for $416,500. Strategic Buyers.

Sheet Metal Shop

Fabricating job shop providing custom sheet metalwork. Mid Connecticut. Consulting for Bank workout and reorganization.

Metals Distributor

A Metals Distributor in Northeastern Connecticut, with a robust Quality System to assure complete traceability of all products that pass through the organization, this Company primarily sells niche metal alloys. They focus on being a key supplier on various government contracts. Sold for $500,000 + Seller fulfillment of backlog for $400,000. Strategic Buyer

Concrete Products Manufacturer and Distributor

This concrete fabrication and distribution business has been in operation for over 50 years in Southern Connecticut. Products are provided to customers in the Northeast with exclusive distribution rights through a network of Distributors. J. Forte Associates selected the entire team of Professionals from the Law Firm to the Accounting Firm, to the Environmental Firm to the Remediation Firm to bring this business to the closing table. Sold for $8,650,000. Financial Buyer.

Aerospace Manufacturing

Manufacturer of complex, high quality precision component parts in various volumes, utilizing the latest CNC Turning Centers and Machining Centers, the Company primarily serves the Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical Industries. Operating out of a 26,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art facility, sales have been growing steadily over the past years to $6MM. Sold for 2.8MM. Strategic Buyer

Industrial Sheet Metal Contractor

This is a full service Industrial Sheet Metal company providing services to Industrial and Municipal customers. The business has steadily grown and evolved into a company presently servicing 30-40 customers. The mix of customers is approximately 20% new construction, 30% municipalities and 50% commercial. The type of work includes fabrications for Guarding, Weldments, Breechings, Platforms, Stacks and Exhaust Systems, etc. With just over $1MM in sales, this Company sold for $450,000. Financial Buyer.

Manufacturer and Distributor of Flotation Devices

Southern Connecticut. The Company opened its doors for business in 1945. This niche manufacturer began production of their first flotation devices and Life Rings for the fishing and boating industries and the U.S. Coast Guard. They were the first in the United States to be approved by the Yacht and Safety Bureau, followed by UL and Coast Guard approval for floatation devices. It was during these early days that the business began to build a respected reputation for quality floatation devices, the same reputation they hold today within the Fishing Industry throughout the world, providing floatation devices, basket floats, and patented fluorescent bait attractants. They also serve the oil recovery industry for such disasters as tanker oil spills. Extensive work was required through the CT DEP to test and comply with environmental clean air regulations. Sold for $1.5MM of which $900K in owner financing was extended. Financial Buyer.

Plastic Injection Molded Products and Custom Mold Manufacturer

This Company located in Southern Connecticut is a full service, vertically integrated business that is providing high precision plastic injection molded parts and tooling to the medical, automotive, consumer products and OEM industries. Sold for $375,000. Financial Buyer.

Lapping Compound Manufacturer

This Company located in Southern Connecticut manufactures a lapping compound used in injection molding machines. J. Forte Associates was retained by this manufacturer to place a fair market value and negotiate the purchase of a similar company, a division of a public company headquartered in Germany. Engagement lasted six months.

Injection Molded Products Business

This small but profitable manufacturing company has been in existence since 1974, providing custom molded plastic products to various industries, in particular the perfume packaging industry. Sold for $225,000. Financial Buyer

Screw Machine Products Manufacturer

Contract manufacturer of smaller diameter products for the commercial electronics industry. Southern CT. $1,300,000. Financial Buyer

Swiss Screw Machine Products Manufacturer

This small company located in the Worcester Ma. area has been well known for its quality on-time and personal service, providing swiss type component parts as a job shop, to a variety to the Defense, Commercial, Metalworking industries. Sold for $325,000. Financial Buyer.

Machine Tool Distributor

This Connecticut based Company is a leading distributor of manufacturing machinery throughout Southern New England. They represent a variety of leading brand Grinding, Milling, Drilling and Lathe Machinery Manufacturers in providing top quality Machinery products to the area’s manufacturing business community. Sold through independent sales representatives and by the principal through sales visits and calls on local manufacturers Sold for $600,000. Financial Buyer

Fire Protection Installation Contractor.

This Specialty Trade Union Contractor’s primary business is the design and installation of fire sprinkler systems, capable of completing very large private and public projects.It maintains licenses in three States. Sold for $5,800,000. Strategic Buyer.



J. Forte Associates is a full service general practice Intermediary firm offering a suit of services such as consulting, successful exit strategies, and Business Valuations.

With a heavy concentration of clients in the manufacturing sector, J. Forte Associates has also been engaged in the sale of the following types of businesses:

J. Forte Associates, LLC

167 Cherry Street, No. 290
Milford, CT 06460
Phone: 203-878-8759
Fax: 203-878-9663
E-mail: info@jforteassociates.com